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Spurs Cardiff Preview – Should Sandro and Eriksen start?

Spurs vs Cardiff

After the fantastic comeback in the Europa League, Spurs are brought back down to earth with a home game against Cardiff City. Cardiff are second bottom of the form table, with just one victory in their last 11 in the league, a period Continue reading

Spurs 3 Dnipro 1 – 15 minutes that saved our season

White Hart Lane

On Thursday night, Tottenham recorded a famous 3-1 victory to send them through to the Europa League round of 16. All had looked lost until a crazy 15 minute spell saved Spurs’ season. It was a dramatic and exhilarating turnaround.

I have to admit, I had written us off after Continue reading

Spurs vs Dnipro – Go all in or fold?

Spurs Dnipro

After Sunday’s chastening defeat, Spurs face Dnipro on Thursday night in the Europa League round of 32. The first leg saw a disappointing 1-0 loss in Ukraine, meaning Spurs must win to make it through to the next round.

In fact they need at least a 2-0 victory to prevail without Continue reading

Norwich vs Spurs – One step forwards, two steps back

Norwich Spurs, photo: wikimedia, Northmetpit

Depressing. After the excitement of the win at Newcastle, which really felt like a turning point – this. Our most depressing performance since AVB’s final game against Liverpool, there were fewer goals but the defeat was almost as dispiriting.

Until now, the highlight of our season has been Continue reading

Norwich Spurs Preview – Tottenham must regain momentum

Carrow Road, photo: Pierre Terre, wikimedia

Spurs resume their Premier League campaign this Sunday at Carrow Road. It seems a long time since their last league game, the fantastic 4-0 victory over Newcastle United. Spirits were high after that match, but Thursday’s drab Europa League showing Continue reading